yesterday I started iron supplement for baby. today the poop was dark. isthat normal or any kind of emergency

1 Answer

ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. no emergency. that's due to iron drops, and that's normal. If dark green poop with foul smelling than it indicates some bacteria infection...if so kindly Consult your doctor. ok.

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